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expression New England.

Uh, yes, of course.

See, that's how

I rationalized it.

If it could become

the brainchild of a region

that was colonized

by a mother country

then, I suppose, it could

very well become the staple...

of the New England we were

creating right here in Arizona.

Rodney, you talk as if

I needed your permission.

- Well, I was higher in rank.

- Ah, here we go.

[chuckles]

[Rodney]

Anyhow...

when I saw that

you were heading up here

I thought it only right

to prepare a proper greeting.

It was delicious. Thank you.

- Well, just as you remember?

- Of course.

Everything pretty much is.

Well, not everything.

Of course. Where's Hadley?

Well, he's no longer

with us, I'm afraid.

- Oh, that's so sad.

- Hm.

Hadley was this Maltese

poodle mix I got Rodney.

- Oh, he was so cute.

- He was a stunning dog.

Never shed.

[speaking in foreign language]

He was eaten by a coyote.

Huh.

Do you have a picture?

Oh, get that one, when he's

on the couch in your office.

Ah, yes. Yeah, I think I can

get my hands on that, yeah.

Agent Fluffernutter.

That's what I'm calling you

the rest of the night.

That will be a good way to get

your windpipe compromised again.

- There you go.

- Oh.

Hey, look at that.

Handsome fellow.

[chuckles]

- Here.

- I know, he's so cute.

[Rodney] Well, I hope you're both

sufficiently replenished.

Uh, yes. Thank you.

So what's next?

I mean, there's a bounty

of clean towels

down the hallway

if you want to clean up.

Oh, that would be great.

Um, I'll shower first.

I'm gonna let you two

continue to catch up.

[Natalie]

Mm-hmm.

Down the hallway.

This way, yeah.

- Did you click this?

- Of course.

Alright, how much trouble

are you in?

I'm here, aren't I?

Oh, be honest with me, Nat.

Well, you always talk

with such context.

Yeah. And?

It was never my thing.

Look...

uh, I can't help you

if you don't confide in me.

[sighs]

Just let me...

[sighs]

warm up a bit.

Huh. In the Arizona sun?

No, to you...

and your embrace.

Hm, I'll take that.

[sighs]

So what kind of sport you're up?

- Oh, just give me a minute.

- Oh, come on, darling.

[sighs]

None.

And the agency doesn't

know your location?

No, I was running this asset

completely off-book.

What kind of information

does Hollis possess?

Nothing. He was more

of an eyewitness.

- Same danger as me.

- Hm.

You know, I don't have

the clearance

to coordinate your extraction.

I understand.

How long do we have?

We weren't followed,

but we should probably leave...

in the morning, just to be safe.

Such a brief reunion?

- I'm sorry for the intrusion.

- Oh, don't be dumb.

Don't.

[sighs]

[speaking in foreign language]

[water sloshing]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[kettle whistling]

[mumbles]

- Clothes okay?

- Uh, yeah. Thank you. Yeah.

They look good on you.

[clears throat]

Hm. Alright.

[chuckles]

I'm such a cliche, I know.

Oh, no, I-I wasn't

thinking that.

The Englishman

and his cup of tea.

[chuckles]

Mm. Mm. You sure

you don't want a cupper?

Oh, no, thanks. Uh, warm liquids

play havoc with my bowels.

It's something to do

with my colon or something.

Mm. I see. Yeah.

Mm.

It has been close to 20 years

since I've been

a resident of the UK

and it's customs like these

that keep me close in spirit.

Well, I think that's great

as long as it tastes good

and doesn't cause

extra bathroom time.

Mm.

Right.

[instrumental music]

See, with me, my photography

is both my passion

and my profession.

Hm. Well, you're fortunate.

They don't always intersect.

Well, how about you?

Well, from the little I know,

did you always wanna do

what you and Natalie do?

Oh, yeah...

but not as young as you did...

but once I found it...

I attacked it

with the same hunger.

[intense music]

Hollis?

[Natalie]

Would you come here for a sec?

Really? You're better than that.

Sh*t.

[sighs] Just don't hurt him.

Let me explain.

We tried that. It's too late.

[Natalie]

It's not what you think.

Your EOS, the order went out.

You almost got away with it.

You were so close to being able

to pass through harm-free.

You're offline. You wouldn't

have seen the notice.

Well, that's correct, yeah,

but what are the odds of me

knowing about your status, huh?

I mean, once you're out,

you're all the way out.

Yet, I possess the bit of info

that you don't want me to have.

He's got nothing to do with

this. Could you let him go?

Oh, such altruism.

Why don't you worry

about yourself, darling?

You're allowed.

Now, how do I know

about the execute-on-sight

order?

- Does it matter?

- Oh, come on.

You might find it amusing,

that one tiny

trivial, f***ing phone call

would claim your life.

You think this is gonna

get you back in?

I really don't like the way

she drops me all the time.

I don't wanna go back.

It's just an outstanding credit

in my favor bank.

We can work something else out.

Oh, don't negotiate.

It's terribly unattractive.

Anyhow, uh,

do you remember Crawford?

He called me two days ago

and his daughter, uh,

not Madeleine, but the ugly one

uh, his daughter's applying to

Arizona State for Art History.

And since my cover

is so good at the museum

he actually called on her behalf

to ask me for a letter

of recommendation.

I agreed out of history

and courtesy.

And just as we were

about to hang up...

he goes,

"How are you holding up?"

I didn't know what

he was referring to.

So I asked him to elaborate.

He says your name, which

prompted me to inquire further

and that's when

he breaks protocol

and tells me

about the EOS order.

Roughly ten hours after that

you call me and tell me

you're heading this way.

Imagine my surprise.

Nat... isn't that funny?

Nat?

I mean, come on, tell me that

you're least entertained

by this bit of news.

Hide and seek, huh?

In this house? Really?

It's not a big house.

It's not gonna be

much of a game.

[groaning]

Nat?

Where are you, Nat?

Please don't. It really

brings out the stupid.

Maybe it's just...

'cause of your Swedish heritage.

Alright.

It's just human that

you made it your weapon.

Allow me to save you the mystery

of its current weight.

When you were rinsing off,

I removed all the bullets

and re-inserted an empty clip.

So what's the next move,

darling, huh?

How does it go down?

I hope you didn't shag Hollis.

I mean, he looks so fragile.

It's not out of jealousy,

but you know

can't imagine he'd be any good.

You know, I mean, I know

that's not what you like

but maybe what you like

has changed.

What do you think, huh?

Come on, Natalie.

I know you're in here.

It'll be quick, I promise.

Let me grant you that dignity.

My final gift to you.

[intense music]

Nat?

[grunting]

[groaning]

[grunting]

[gunshot]

[grunting]

[panting]

[grunting]

[groaning]

- Oh, God!

- Ugh!

[groaning]

[grunting]

[grunting]

[panting]

[grunting]

[groaning]

[car alarm blaring]

[grunting]

[coughing]

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